New White vs Vital Yellow
Where New White belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Vital Yellow is a Sherwin-Williams color. New White reads as beige-white, while Vital Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. New White (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Vital Yellow (LRV 75), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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New White vs Vital Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New White on one side and Vital Yellow on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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